The best Super Rugby XV to never win a title
All five New Zealand franchises have won at least one title, but not all the modern day greats have been able to call themselves a…
Adam Julian
07 Feb 2026, 17:19
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'Need to be addressed': Commentator's view on ABs mixed messaging
Tony Johnson, who has been over at the end-of-year Northern Tour, explains that he believes Holland was well-liked in the All Blac…
Henry Lee
24 Nov 2025, 0:49
Opinion
Mick Cleary: 'It’s time for England to take aim.'
The fixture against New Zealand serves as a litmus test as to England's progress and a win will seem them as genuine World Cup con…
Mick Cleary
10 Nov 2025, 4:44
Opinion
Jake White: My take on the 9 top Test sides ahead of Quilter Nations Series
In the old days, I remember going into these end-of-year tours and there was always a chip on the shoulder of Southern Hemisphere …
Jake White
31 Oct 2025, 10:38
Opinion
Leinster player ratings vs Zebre Parma | 2025/26 URC
Leinster player ratings: Leinster returned to winning ways in the URC at the Aviva, putting 50 points on Zebre Parma in a chaotic …
Ian Cameron
25 Oct 2025, 13:26
Opinion
Mick Cleary: 'England have little chance of winning the World Cup unless they do one key thing – sort out their midfield.'
The days of Tindall and Greenwood are long gone but England would be emboldened if they could find the perfect marriage in midfiel…
Mick Cleary
22 Oct 2025, 8:18
The IRPA issue statement in response to new player load guidelines
The International Rugby Players Association (IRPA) has strongly welcomed the formal approval of new guidelines aimed at protecting…
Ian Cameron
03 Oct 2025, 8:35
Opinion
Jake White: Where All Blacks and Boks' game will be won and lost
There are so many questions that will be answered when the final whistle goes in Auckland on Saturday evening. Is Tony Brown’s i…
Jake White
04 Sep 2025, 5:03
Frank Bunce's 'no place to hide' take on Billy Proctor as an All Black
The Billy Proctor era has gotten off to a shaky start for the All Blacks, and after another patchy performance in round one of the…
Ned Lester
18 Aug 2025, 18:48
Former All Blacks discuss a possible change to the No.13 position
Three former All Blacks have discussed the No.13 position on The Breakdown, where they have talked about the likes of Anton Liene…
Henry Lee
17 Aug 2025, 19:09
Interview
'Non-existent in the women's game': Men urged to follow women's lead by chief
World Rugby Chief Medical Officer Prof Éanna Falvey has urged men to follow the lead set by the women's game in their adoption of…
Josh Raisey
12 Aug 2025, 9:34
Analysis
Can Les Bleus avoid a Black-wash in New Zealand?
A hugely rotated French squad came close to the upsetting the All Blacks' top dogs, but the challenge will only get tougher for Fa…
Nick Bishop
08 Jul 2025, 3:56
Interview
World Rugby's player welfare roadmap to 2028 unveiled
The game has never been more challenging which is why a Six Point Plan for player welfare has been introduced
Owain Jones
01 Jul 2025, 3:38
Opinion
The three Super Rugby Pacific performers of the week for round 14
The Hurricanes topped the Highlanders in a thriller on Friday night while the Crusaders won handsomely in Sydney without Will Jord…
Adam Julian
19 May 2025, 16:29
Analysis
Jamie Joseph could lead the Highlanders to the promised land and himself to the All Blacks job
There are hallmarks of Joseph's 2015 Super Rugby champions in his newly assembled crop of a decade later.
Nick Bishop
24 Feb 2025, 17:11
The 'one difference' between Boks and the back-to-back All Blacks
Former England captain Dylan Hartley has highlighted what he sees as the 'one difference' between South Africa’s back-to-back Ru…
Ian Cameron
15 Nov 2024, 7:55
